Workshops
The following one day workshops are in the planning stage. They will be held in central Phoenix during the first part of 2008. Workshops include:

Novice Blacksmith Class
Starts May 14th
Level 1—Getting Started: This is an 8-week course taught by Dan Jennings in Chandler. This course is geared to the beginning smith. It focuses on developing the essential skills of Blacksmithing at the Anvil. Included will be: hammer control, safety, tapers, slitting, drifting, punching, twisting, bending, and upsetting and tool making. No power tools will be used. Learn More ...

Pieh Tool Classes
Pieh Tool offers monthly blacksmithing classes through the Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork with Gordon Williams. Classes are geared to beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Learn More ...

Need Coal?
Joe Hernandez is preparing to order a truckload of West Virginia coal. It will be in 50 # bags for easy handling. The coal will be delivered to Joe's shop in Marana sometime in February. A fork lift will be available for loading.
Cost: approximately $15.00 per bag.
Contact Joe at 520-682-2546

AABA Classifieds
Got something you'd like to sell? Post it on the AABA Classifeds! It's free to AABA members, and you can even submit pictures of your items. View the already existing items for sale. A lot of good stuff!

Looking for a Blacksmith?
If you've come to our web site in search of a blacksmith, you've come to the right place. You can view a list of some of the members who have volunteered their contact information and specialties.

Blacksmithing and art merge in ironwork
Decorative ironwork would not exist in this country today were it not for the resurgence of the blacksmithing craft by dedicated practitioners. Story from the San Francisco Chronicle

Off the Main Road: Master blacksmith has found a niche
Blacksmith David Little has been swinging a hammer for three decades, making metal bend to his will. From the pages of citizen.com

The Anvil's Horn Needs your Photos, Articles and Shop Tips
You’ve certainly got different and probably better projects, tips and techniques than I do. Send’em in! Our newsletter is only as good as your input.

Metal Artist Forum
Check out the Metal Artist Forum. AABA member Matt Weber has created an online forum for discussion on blacksmithing topics such as raising, repousse, tool making, and much more. Check it out!

Cluster Maps?
Have you ever wondered who looks at our web site besides our local members? Well I have! Click on the map below. A pop-up window will show you just what I've always wondered. Your web administrator, Debbie Devine